Summary

Everyone moves into the building on September 1st. Along the north side of the building, a wire fence has been erected and sign posted that says "NO TRESPASSING. Property of the Westing estate." Most people in the building seem to be content and friendly. We're told that the big problems are yet to come.

On September 2nd, Shin Hoo's Restaurant has a grand opening but only three people attend. However, the less expensive coffee shop by the parking lot is busy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

At the end of October, Sandy McSouthers, the doorman; teenagers, Theo Theodorakis and Doug Hoo; and Otis Amber, the delivery boy, stand in front of Sunset Towers and stare at the mansion on the hill. Turtle Wexler races up to them on her bicycle; she's excited by the smoke that's coming out of the chimney in the Westing mansion...